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Auckland Council is warning residents to be vigilant after a customer fell victim to a scam from a person claiming to be from ‘Auckland Council Tele Sales’.
"Auckland Council will never ask for credit card or personal banking information by phone to pay rates,” Auckland Council’s … View moreAuckland Council is warning residents to be vigilant after a customer fell victim to a scam from a person claiming to be from ‘Auckland Council Tele Sales’.
"Auckland Council will never ask for credit card or personal banking information by phone to pay rates,” Auckland Council’s Senior Investigation Advisor Maureen Glassey says.
“The council’s call centre staff do remind residents of overdue rates but staff will never ask for your personal banking details by phone.” More here: bit.ly...
Shannon Loo is the only Franklin girl in the Basketball U16 Development Squad going to Melbourne in January to compete in the Australian Junior Cup. Now she has to raise the money to get there. If you love sport or just love helping our kids achieve their dreams please consider sponsoring her. … View moreShannon Loo is the only Franklin girl in the Basketball U16 Development Squad going to Melbourne in January to compete in the Australian Junior Cup. Now she has to raise the money to get there. If you love sport or just love helping our kids achieve their dreams please consider sponsoring her. Every little bit helps. The pennies soon add up :) isport.org.nz...
It's not too late to nominate a business in your community for a Vodafone Local Business Award! Nominate one today to given them (and yourself!) a chance to win great prizes.
Whether it's your favourite builder or baker, café or cleaner, barista or barrister - if they're local, … View moreIt's not too late to nominate a business in your community for a Vodafone Local Business Award! Nominate one today to given them (and yourself!) a chance to win great prizes.
Whether it's your favourite builder or baker, café or cleaner, barista or barrister - if they're local, we want to hear about them. We're proud to be recognising and celebrating outstanding Kiwi businesses in every corner of New Zealand.
Nominate your favourite business now and you’re in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards!
Make a plan with your family that includes what you’ll do if you can’t get home, who can help you and who in your neighbourhood might need your help. www.happens.nz...
British actress Lisa Reily says she was mortified when she was weighed for a flight.
Would you agree to be weighed before a flight?
Check out this story here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Join us at the Auckland Fish Market 10 November 7am - 9am for a Motorcycle Rider Breakfast to promote rider safety!
More details here: at.govt.nz...
If you're reading this, you're using the internet. But how easily you were able to connect to this message could be another matter. Tell us about the internet at your place - good, bad or unreliable? Vote in this week's Pulse of the Neighbourhood poll below.
Here's a shout out for the Barfoot & Thompson Franklin Hospice Garden Ramble. It's on the weekend 12-13 November and this year has 11 Magnificent Gardens and a Christmas market. Details at www.franklinhospice.org.nz.... Tickets at the Hospice shop, Simply Giving; online; or some … View moreHere's a shout out for the Barfoot & Thompson Franklin Hospice Garden Ramble. It's on the weekend 12-13 November and this year has 11 Magnificent Gardens and a Christmas market. Details at www.franklinhospice.org.nz.... Tickets at the Hospice shop, Simply Giving; online; or some garden centres. See the website.
This only occurs every two years and all proceeds go to Hospice.
(Oh, and if you'd like to help out as a volunteer - either at the Ramble, generally for Hospice or both -please contact Franklin Hospice and leave contact details. Someone will be in touch)
Hey guys!
Tucked inside today's paper is a glossy little magazine filled with all you need to know about our amazing district! If you are new to the area, make sure to have a read and find out about everything on offer here in Franklin. We hope you enjoy it :)
In this week's Pulse of the Neighbourhood Survey we're asking about the schools near you. Would you be happy to send your kids to your local - or would you rather send them somewhere else? Vote below!
So, you picked a builder…Yay! But...then you find out they’ve got a dodgy track record. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a free New Home Builders Info Session with us - your local Jennian team!.
We'll be happy to help you learn more about the hidden costs of … View moreSo, you picked a builder…Yay! But...then you find out they’ve got a dodgy track record. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a free New Home Builders Info Session with us - your local Jennian team!.
We'll be happy to help you learn more about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid surprises by designing a home, customised for you, to work within your true budget. Find out more.
If you can’t take your normal route home, how will you get there? Who will you go with? Where will you meet up if your street is a no-go zone? Do your neighbours need help? Go to www.happens.nz... and make a plan today.
Ever wondered why our rates are so good? Find out in our latest TV commercial.
If you’re buying a new house or refinancing your mortgage, contact us on 0800 SBS BANK today or you can apply online at SBS Bank. T&Cs apply.
Salary Range of various roles within Corrections NZ (Go to this link for more info - frontlinejobs.corrections.govt.nz...)
Corrections Officer - 49-61K
Probation officer - 52-64K
Case Manager - 52 - 66K
Programme Facilitator - 56 -69K
Instructor - 54-68K
Corrections New… View moreSalary Range of various roles within Corrections NZ (Go to this link for more info - frontlinejobs.corrections.govt.nz...)
Corrections Officer - 49-61K
Probation officer - 52-64K
Case Manager - 52 - 66K
Programme Facilitator - 56 -69K
Instructor - 54-68K
Corrections New Zealand are seeking those from our community who are serious about wanting to “be the change”...
By becoming a Corrections Officer, you can not only change your life and shape a better future for you and your whanau, but you can also change lives and shape a better future for those within our prisons.
In partnership with the community, Corrections are holding an information fono on Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th of October at 7pm, at the Pacific Advance Senior School, 42 Atkinson Ave, Otahuhu.
So, if you want to find out more than join us ...and “Be the Change”. For more information visit
frontlinejobs.corrections.govt.nz...
See you there!
At Mobil we’ve made some improvements including re-imaged stations, lighting you’ll love our new look pumps for a more pleasant station experience. At selected sites only. Come see for yourself. At selected stations only. We think you’ll like what’s changed. Learn more here.
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